Ernest Smith III
Memphis, Tennessee ***09
Phone: 901-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
**/**** – Present
****-**** ********* ******* *********, Grace Health Care, Memphis TN. 11/2014 – Present Certified Nursing Assistant, Elect Home Care, Memphis TN. 3/2012 – 11/2014 Certified Nursing Assistant, Signature Nursing Home at St. Francis, Memphis TN
Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
Provide patient care by applying dressings and supervising exercise routines
Prepare patients for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher
Help patients to eat, dress and bathe
Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
Listen to and record patients’ health concerns and report that information
Measure patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 1/2011 – 3/2012 Developmental Technician, Live it Up, Memphis TN 8/2007 – 12/2010 Developmental Technician, Arlington Developmental Center, Memphis TN 2/2003 – 7/2007 Developmental Technician, SVRS of Memphis, Memphis TN
Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse
Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients
Conducts activities for recreation and socialization
Ensures safety and security of clients
Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves
Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity
Prepares clients for treatment or examination
Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines
Provides sub-professional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patients
Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher
EDUCATION Southwest Community College, Memphis TN; 2002 – 2007; Studying to obtain Registered Nursing Degree
Tennessee Technology, Memphis TN; Certified Nursing Assistant Graduate, 2005; Certification is current
Joshua McClain High School, Lexington MS; High School Diplomas, 1990 OTHER Compassionate; Empathetic; Professional; Knowledge of various forms of medical equipment including but not limited to IVs, bladder scanners and compression devices; Health status reporting; Dietary Care; Infection control